Table 2.
Summary of benthic macroinvertebrate families and seasonality pattern in the sampling sites, period 2011–2013. Number of total identified macroinvertebrate families per site and seasonality pattern of registered families.
| Basin Position | Site | Total Identified Families | Present in >50% of Samples | Present Only in the Dry Season | % of Families Showing Seasonality |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper | Volcán 1 | 46 | 25 | 2 | 4 |
| Upper | Angel | 49 | 22 | 7 | 14 |
| Upper | Cañas 1 | 50 | 31 | 3 | 6 |
| Middle | Volcán 2 | 35 | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Middle | Maura | 40 | 18 | 5 | 13 |
| Middle | Peje | 32 | 9 | 16 | 53 |
| Lower | Volcán 3 | 48 | 23 | 5 | 10 |
| Lower | Cañas 2 | 51 | 26 | 6 | 12 |